Remote investing is not ideal :-)!

The pluses are the location, which is ideal at this price, it's turn-key (I'm not in a position to renovate), and it's an easy commute to my job.

The Orlando market for investors looking to flip, or fix & flip and to make any sizable return is very, very competitive--thus not ideal in my view.

•General contractorsFor my first flip would it be ideal to have a GM to manage contractors while I shadow to learn what he's doing so I can eventually become my own project manager on my properties.

How do I deal with the professional investors at the local auctions - Southbay, Los Angeles. 

The location of property A isn't as ideal, but the numbers keep telling me that it's the better investment of the two.What does everyone else think?

Ideally, I would like to flip a few homes and recycle the proceeds to purchase a rental property. 

What's an ideal financial product that you guys are looking for but haven't been able to find?

Not the most ideal living situation, but if it means building some equity after seasoning (in this market, who knows, 100K equity in 6 months, it could very well happen). 

I deal with Lowe's a lot, and if you're buying anything over $2,500 you can get a quote at the Pro Desk.